Darren brings with him almost 40 years of hands‑on expertise in the bulk materials handling industry. Beginning his career as a vulcaniser, he has built a deep and practical understanding of real‑world operational challenges across sectors including quarrying, waste and recycling, and food & beverage. Over the course of his career, Darren has also gained extensive experience running regional depots and operational teams, giving him a strong appreciation of both customer needs and the pressures faced by site‑based personnel. This combination of technical knowledge and operational leadership makes him a powerful asset to our national team.

There’s also a special personal milestone in this appointment. Darren follows his son, Dan Bromfield, who joined Hoverdale recently—making them the seventh father‑and‑son team we’ve employed across the UK. It’s something we’re genuinely proud of. It reflects the culture we’ve built: a business where people trust us enough to recommend us to their own family, and where long‑term careers are shaped by shared values, craftsmanship, and commitment.

At Hoverdale, we are a technical, solution‑driven organisation. Our mission is to deliver tangible, measurable improvements for our customers—solutions backed by decades of experience, engineering rigour, and data‑driven results. Darren’s background, mindset, and operational grounding align perfectly with that purpose.

We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact he’ll make for our customers and our team.